Exports

China’s exports surprise with low growth – but not enough to overcome trade slump

China’s exports rose unexpectedly in November while imports fell slightly from a year earlier, according to customs data released on Thursday. Exports rose 0.5% in U.S. dollars from a year earlier, up from expectations for a 1.1% decline, according to analysts polled by Portal. Imports fell 0.6% in U.S. dollars, missing the Portal forecast of … [Read more…]

Exports weigh on Hydro-Québec’s profits

Net income decreased $499 million compared to the same quarter last year, primarily due to the decline in electricity sales and price declines in markets outside Quebec. • Also read: Even this actress can’t stand Hydro-Québec anymore • Also read: Consumption higher than expected: Hydro-Québec will run out of electricity two years earlier than expected … [Read more…]